why does my angelfish let me stroke it

[skargo2009]

If I put my fingers in the tank it will come over and it will swim through them. It will sometimes keep still while I gently rub its side

 

[Delapool]

Probably eyeing them off

That is really tame compared to mine. They are very used to me but not to that level.

 

[Ali448]

I've never heard of this. I've had my Angel about 4 years and she still occasionally startles if I move to fast near the tank. Petting a fish, who knew?

 

[skargo2009]

I've had him about 2 years. It's always at the front of the tank. Doesn't shy away when I walk over

 

[acewiza]

Maybe just lonely?

 

[howardg]

He's in love, sorry couldn't help myself.


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[Trainer_Ruby_]

Is it really that odd of behavior? All my Bettas will come to the front of the tank when I come over to it and if I put my fingers in the tank my vail tail likes to wrap his tail around it. And some of my older mollies will rest in my hand if I put it in the tank


Keep calm and rock on

 

[snailpufferguy]

My gokden wonder killifish let's me pet him lol

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[superpeytonm]

My senegal bichir gets hand fed so he's really comfortable with me. He swims through my fingers, follows my hand around the tank, and allows me to rub his sides.